2-Hour Private Celtic Handfasting Ceremony Experience
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Loch Ness Region, Scotland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sample Menu
Main
picnic
delicious gourmet picnic and bubbles. All dietary requirements are catered for.
What's Included
- LunchPicnic and drinks
- handfasting ties, quaich etc
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Loch Ness Hub & TravelVillage Car Park Loch Ness Tourist Information Centre, car park, Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6TX, UK
We meet at the hub car park in the centre of Drumnadrochit village and drive you to the shores of Loch Ness in our 4x4 vehicle.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 27 reviews
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Valerie_S, Jul 2026
My partner and I had a beautiful experience handfasting on the shore of Loch Ness. The ceremony was lovely, thoughtful, private and very customizable. James and Kacey were wonderful to work with and we got truly beautiful photos and keepsakes to remember the day with.
Jessica_A, Jun 2026
This is truly an amazing and lovely experience! James and Kacey take you to the shore of Loch Ness for the ceremony and it is a magical experience! They also were fantastic about our dietary restrictions with the charcuterie board. Overall this was a magical experience filled with love.
You can take a bus from Inverness out to meet them and catch a bus ride back.
Courtney_F, May 2026
This was a wonderful and very unique experience that we will remember for years to come. We met our guide near the Nessie statue and walked to a quiet, private location along the shores of Loch Ness where the ceremony took place.
The officiant did an excellent job explaining the history and traditions behind Celtic handfasting and the origin of “tying the knot,” which made the experience feel both personal and meaningful. After the ceremony, we were left alone to enjoy a peaceful picnic beside the loch. The weather felt perfectly Scottish — windy, mostly overcast, with occasional breaks of sunshine, while the rain thankfully held off until we were heading home.
When booking, there were several optional add-ons available. We chose to keep things simple, which worked well for us, though in hindsight I do wish we had arranged for a photographer. The ceremony goes by quickly, and without someone dedicated to taking pictures, it can be difficult to fully capture the experience.
One note for cruise passengers considering this as a shore excursion: transportation requires planning. There are no direct trains or buses, so taxi service is really the only practical option, and travel time is about an hour each way. Fortunately, we found a wonderful driver willing to wait for us during the ceremony and return us to the ship afterward.
Overall, this was a beautiful, intimate, and unforgettable experience on the shores of Loch Ness.
Lexie_P, May 2026
This handfasting ceremony was everything and more I dreamt it would be. Both Kasey and James created a beautiful and special experience that is truly unique, meaningful and beyond anything I could have imagined.
The setting was spectacular, intimate and peaceful, and the picnic was delicious! They were attentive to my and our children’s dietary needs and ensured we had everything we needed, while providing us the space and privacy to enjoy the surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with both Kasey and James and sharing laughs.
Truly, this was such an unforgettable experience, absolutely the highlight of my trip, and I cannot recommend enough.
Elizabeth_H, Apr 2026
Kacey and James were absolutely amazing and put together the perfect ceremony for us. Add to that we had great weather. This will be a memory we cherish forever!
Harry_Y, Dec 2025
It was a lovely experience, everything we wanted , so special, lovely setting and food and drink. Thankyou
Katie_S, Oct 2025
The backdrop of Lochness is breath taking in itself . Kacey and James add the touches making this a truly amazing experience. One of the most magical moments of our lives! We did this as a vow renewal ceremony for our 20 yr anniversary! We will never forget and recommend this to any couple who want to add romance to their adventure!
Carolyn_W, Jun 2025
Definitely recommend this if you’re visiting Scotland. Kacey and James were perfect hosts and made this such a memorable experience.
Jessi_S, Apr 2025
We did the handfasting ceremony on Loch Ness for our 15th wedding anniversary. James and Kacey were lovely and kind. The location on the water was beautiful and the Gaelic ceremony vows were so touching.
Jackie_B, Aug 2024
What a beautiful day, we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and wanted something different… this was definitely different, it was touching, beautiful and so so well organised. Food was excellent and plentiful, we went with our three sons and their partners.
Would highly recommend for an unforgettable experience
Fernanda_M, Jun 2024
I went with my husband for our 5th year anniversary. The whole experience was incredible. The scenery was beautiful and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful. I only wish we would have thought to record it. However, we were given a certificate of handfasting, so we do have a memento and beautiful photos.
Jessica_M, May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful ceremony today! Perfect spot to keep the kids entertained as well :-)
I can recommend this to anyone who has a love that needs celebrating in a special meaningful way. The only thing I wish was that I could have brought the ribbons used for the ceremony that was around our right hands.
The food was delicious and a good selection for all including picky eaters 😀
Julia_D, May 2026
It was simply enchanting and magical. The lady who officiated the ceremony was extremely friendly and nice, and it was just perfect!
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Martin_K, Apr 2025
Meget intens og magisk oplevelse på bredden af Loch Ness. Alt forløb som lovet med lidt mad og vin bagefter.
Eneste meget lille ting var at selve rebet med silkebåndene blev taget ned meget kort tid efter ceremonien. Det måtte gerne være blevet hængende til vi blev kørt hjem.
Rigtig smukt arrangeret og en oplevelse vi ikke glemmer.
Thomas_K, Oct 2024
Es war aussergewöhnlicher Moment in unserem Leben
Kacey und James haben alles zum schönsten Tag werden lassen.
Danke ;-)
Julien_L, Aug 2024
Génial, très sympathique et très bien organisé.
Nous sommes contents d'avoir pu faire ce mariage au bord du loccness
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